The German 2. Bundesliga is heating up, and the match between SV Elversberg and SC Paderborn 07 on 03.05.2026 is expected to be a highlight. With our expert insights into both SV Elversberg and SC Paderborn 07's strategies and previous encounters in the German 2. Bundesliga, our prediction will guide your betting decisions. Don’t miss out on betting on this critical match!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Schalke 04 | 31 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 48/28 | 64 |
| 2 | SC Paderborn 07 | 31 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 54/38 | 58 |
| 3 | Hannover 96 | 31 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 53/37 | 57 |
| 4 | SV Elversberg | 31 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 55/35 | 56 |
| 5 | SV Darmstadt 98 | 31 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 55/40 | 51 |
Key Player Statistics: SV Elversberg vs SC Paderborn 07
SV Elversberg vs SC Paderborn 07 Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Bundesliga | SC Paderborn 07 | SV Elversberg | 06.12.2025 | 1-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SC Paderborn 07 | SV Elversberg | 26.04.2025 | 1-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Elversberg | SC Paderborn 07 | 30.11.2024 | 1-3 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SC Paderborn 07 | SV Elversberg | 27.04.2024 | 3-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Elversberg | SC Paderborn 07 | 25.11.2023 | 4-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | 1899 Hoffenheim | SV Elversberg | 26.03.2026 | 3-5 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Eintracht Trier | SV Elversberg | 08.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Basel 1893 | SV Elversberg | 09.01.2026 | 5-6 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Darmstadt 98 | SV Elversberg | 25.04.2026 | 3-3 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Elversberg | Karlsruher SC | 17.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Elversberg | FC Schalke 04 | 12.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Hannover 96 | SV Elversberg | 05.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Elversberg | Arminia Bielefeld | 21.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | SV Elversberg | 13.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SV Elversberg | 1. FC Magdeburg | 06.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | SC Paderborn 07 | Charleroi | 08.01.2026 | 3-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SC Paderborn 07 | FC Schalke 04 | 26.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Hannover 96 | SC Paderborn 07 | 18.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SC Paderborn 07 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 12.04.2026 | 4-3 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | SC Paderborn 07 | 05.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SC Paderborn 07 | Dynamo Dresden | 21.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | Arminia Bielefeld | SC Paderborn 07 | 14.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SC Paderborn 07 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 07.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| 2. Bundesliga | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | SC Paderborn 07 | 28.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| 2. Bundesliga | SC Paderborn 07 | Hertha BSC | 22.02.2026 | 5-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: SV Elversberg VS SC Paderborn 07
Last 20 Matches Statistics: SV Elversberg vs SC Paderborn 07
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: SV Elversberg vs SC Paderborn 07
Two points. That's all that separates these two sides in the 2. Bundesliga table, and every single point from here matters enormously. Paderborn sit second on 58 points, Elversberg are right behind them in fourth with 56. This isn't just a local derby. This is a promotion six-pointer that could define both clubs' seasons.
Elversberg are playing this one at home, and that matters. Their home record this season has been genuinely impressive — wins over Karlsruher, Arminia Bielefeld, and Magdeburg highlight a ground that has become a fortress. But here's what casual fans are missing: Elversberg actually lost at home to Schalke earlier in April. They're not invincible on their own turf, and Paderborn travel well.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Paderborn are the weaker side here. Their recent form is outstanding. Four wins from their last five league games, including a stunning 4-3 thriller against Magdeburg and a commanding 2-0 victory at Greuther Fürth. They arrive in form, in confidence, and with something to prove.
Here's what you need to watch for: Paderborn's Fabrice Bilbija is genuinely dangerous. Fourteen league goals in 26 appearances — that's an elite return for this level. Elversberg's defensive record of 35 goals conceded is the slightly better of the two, but Bilbija finds ways to make good defences look ordinary.
On the other side, Elversberg's Ebnoutalib has 12 goals in just 17 appearances. That's a striker running hot right now. If he's fit and firing, Paderborn's backline will be tested all afternoon.
The head-to-head history throws up a fascinating detail. In five recent meetings between these sides, not once has there been a goalless first half that stayed quiet. Goals come early in this fixture. The "both teams to score" market at this level of rivalry and attacking quality represents genuine value, particularly given both sides' combined 109 league goals this season.
My prediction? Elversberg edge a pulsating 2-1 home win. The crowd, the home advantage, and Ebnoutalib's current form tip it their way. But I'd be backing both teams to score and over 2.5 goals as the smartest plays on the card.
Saturday afternoon football doesn't get much better than this. Be there for it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Le Joncour | France | 31 | Defender | 192 | 83 |
| J. Gyamerah | Ghana | 30 | Defender | 184 | 79 |
| T. Boss | Germany | 32 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 79 |
| F. Lehmann | Germany | 37 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 78 |
| M. Feil | Germany | 31 | Midfielder | 171 | 72 |
| C. Sickinger | Germany | 28 | Midfielder | 183 | 74 |
| L. Pfeiffer | Germany | 29 | Attacker | 196 | 98 |
| L. Schnellbacher | Germany | 32 | Midfielder | 180 | 76 |
| Ł. Poręba | Poland | 26 | Midfielder | 179 | 76 |
| A. Condé | Germany | 29 | Midfielder | 173 | 67 |
| L. Günther | Germany | 23 | Defender | 181 | 83 |
| T. Zimmerschied | Germany | 27 | Midfielder | 180 | 69 |
| L. Petkov | Bulgaria | 25 | Midfielder | 183 | 76 |
| L. Pinckert | Germany | 26 | Defender | 185 | 83 |
| N. Kristof | Austria | 26 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 87 |
| F. Schmahl | Germany | 23 | Midfielder | 183 | 74 |
| B. Conté | Germany | 22 | Midfielder | 182 | 76 |
| F. Keidel | Germany | 22 | Defender | 178 | 70 |
| L. Seifert | Germany | 22 | Defender | 187 | 79 |
| Y. Ebnoutalib | Germany | 22 | Attacker | 191 | 82 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Obermair | Germany | 30 | Midfielder | 182 | 77 |
| M. Schubert | Germany | 27 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 84 |
| F. Götze | Germany | 28 | Defender | 185 | 80 |
| S. Klaas | Germany | 27 | Midfielder | 180 | 67 |
| A. Grimaldi | Germany | 35 | Attacker | 188 | 90 |
| M. Hoffmeier | Germany | 26 | Defender | 182 | 78 |
| F. Bilbija | Germany | 26 | Attacker | 189 | 78 |
| L. Curda | Germany | 24 | Midfielder | 185 | 84 |
| C. Brackelmann | Germany | 26 | Defender | 196 | 86 |
| T. Scheller | Germany | 24 | Defender | 192 | 85 |
| N. Bätzner | Germany | 26 | Attacker | 176 | 62 |
| M. Baur | Germany | 21 | Midfielder | 172 | 62 |
| S. Marino | Germany | 22 | Attacker | 186 | 79 |
| Joel Vega Zambrano | Germany | 21 | Attacker | 182 | n/a |
| Jonah Benedict Sticker | Germany | 21 | Defender | 180 | n/a |
| M. Hansen | Germany | 21 | Midfielder | 183 | 77 |
| Anton Bäuerle | Germany | 21 | Defender | 181 | 70 |
| Florian Pruhs | Germany | 20 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 85 |
| Bennit Bröger | Germany | 19 | Midfielder | 181 | 71 |
| L. Engelns | Germany | 19 | Midfielder | 188 | 74 |
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